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Differences in mouse maternal care behavior - is there a genetic impact of the glucocorticoid receptor?
PloS one - 28 Apr 2011
Chourbaji Sabine, Hoyer Carolin, Richter S Helene, Brandwein Christiane, Pfeiffer Natascha, Vogt Miriam A, Vollmayr Barbara, Gass Peter
Abstract excerpt
Depressive episodes are frequently preceded by stressful life events. Evidence from genetic association studies suggests a role for the glucocorticoid receptor (GR), an essential element in the regulation of stress responses, in the pathophysiology of the disorder. Since the stress response system is affected by pregnancy and postpartum-associated changes, it has also been implicated in the pathophysiology of...
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